Fashion Brand H & M use Computer Generated Models in Latest Lines

Well I am all for a bit of photo editing, the odd blemish removal, exposure correction but clothing brand H&M have taken this to a whole new level. Now let me start of first by saying I love H&M, I love the clothing styles and the photography I find very inspirational, but their latest vision has just gone way to far. So what have they done H&M have decided to use computer generated models in their latest campaign, they have taken a head shot of different models and added this...

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To Post Edit or Not To Post Edit That is the Question?

Well over the years the debate of whether you should post edit your shots or leave them as they come out of the camera, has been one that provokes a bit of a mixed reaction. Some photographers are all for post editing and some photographer are heavily against post editing. Myself I sit kinda on the fence a bit, I believe that it is possible to get a great shot straight from your camera and it not to need any post editing at all. However I think this mainly applies to certain areas of photography...

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Canon 7D Soft Focus and How it Fix It

Ok so you have just bought your nice new Canon 7D, and whilst it works great you are finding that some of the shots you take using the Autofocus (AF) are not quite  in focus, they look soft. So is it the camera or is it you? First off it’s possible it could be either or both, you or the camera, so I am going to address the latter here, the camera. Now there are two things to try to fix this issue without the need to send your camera off to the shop for recalibration. Remove the 2 camera...

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Canon 1DX Now officially launched

I just thought I would post and make you all aware that the Canon 1DX is now officially launched, and as it is a full frame, 18 meg professional DSLR its going to be a great addition to any photographers tool kit. The anticipated arrival date in most stores will not be until March next year, although there will be a worldwide roll out between now and then, so you may be able to grab one a bit sooner. The main features of the Canon 1DX are 18.1 MP full frame CMOS sensor Up to 12fps plus 14fps High speed mode 100-51200 ISO, up to H:204800...

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Newcastle Fashion Photo Shoot - Aaron Kah

Model : Aaron Kah Location : City Centre, Newcastle Type : Fashion This shoot was to be one of the shoots that has come so close to happening in the past that I almost thought it would never happen, sometimes I couldn't make it sometime Aaron couldn't. But I am really happy that Aaron got back in touch about this shoot, as the end results are just amazing. For this shoot I had a clear idea of the kind if thing I was looking for, I wanted a city centre location to shoot a very high fashion set...

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Newcastle Quayside Editorial Photo Shoot - Jade Slavin

Model : Jade Slavin Location : Quayside, Newcastle Type : Editorial At first this shoot took a while to organise getting both the location and people available, but once everything was set and after several emails about the shoot, look, feel etc it was all systems go. This shoot was to be one of an Editorial feel although Jade is really tall and has a great figure for fashion, I thought making use of her look would fit excellent into my editorial / fashion portfolio. Location This shoot was...

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Newcastle Quayside Editorial Photo Shoot - Natalie Locke

Model : Natalie Locke Location : Quayside, Newcastle Type : Editorial This photo shoot was one I decided to do in an area I have done lots of landscape and location work, but not many fashion or editorial shoots. After several emails and conversations with Natalie it was decided that this shoot would be themed on a more casual fashion / editorial look, something that can fit into either area as fashion or editorial. That way the otufits could be easy to put together and makeup would not require...

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Durham Editorial Photo Shoot - Emma Wright

Model : Emma Wright Location : Riverside, Durham Type : Editorial This shoot was one that I decided to do to add to more the editorial side of my portfolio, thinking with more of the advertising and editorial theme. After some emails and discussions with Emma it was decided that Durham was a good location for both of us and the concept for the shoot would be centred around bright clothing, in particular tights. So it was agree that in order to get a few different looks, Emma could bring different...

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Spofforth Castle Wetherby Fashion Shoot - Jenna Duffin

Model : Jenna Duffin / Becky Magson Make Up Artist : Jenna Duffin Location : Spofforth Castle, Wetherby Type : Fashion This shoot was one that I had been looking forward to for ages as there was lots of work  put into the planning, and there was lots of time deciding on the type of shoot, the fashions for the shoot, the location and finally the make up. The whole thing was made a lot easier as one of the models Jenna is a make up artist, so she had lots of ideas on the look for this shoot,...

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Mermaid Photo Shoot - Becky Magson

Model : Becky Magson Location : Hartlepool Type : Fashion It would seem that the current trend for shoots is based on a mermaid type shot, anything from fantasy to fashion is popular. So in preparation for this shoot I opted to stick on the fashion side of the fence, not that there is anything wrong with fantasy shots, I just felt Fashion was more in keeping with my style. With Becky having bought some shell shaped nipple tassels / pasties it seemed like the logical solution to do the shoot using...

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My Essential Kit

I thought I would mention some of the essential items I carry with me in my kit bag everywhere I go and I mean every shoot I go to these items apart from my Canon 7D and memory cards go with me. UPDATE - I now also use a Canon 5D mk2 but all my other kit is the same. Camera Bag - Lowepro Fastpack 350 I get asked this question alot, well apart from which camera do I use, what camera bag do I use. Lowepro FastPack 350 The answer is simple I use a lowepro FastPack 350,  I find it...

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